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Dennis Riddick shares his experience navigating through the tech industry in this video. It started with his passion for video games and computing that led him to scripting and automating with Linux. His career then shifted to Wall Street where he worked for JP Morgan Chase before the 9/11 attack happened. Post-9/11, disaster recovery became a significant focus, which led to Riddick working on storage and backup storage. He explains the importance of data storage for financial and internet applications. Riddick discusses a new private Tech community launched for people interested in the tech industry. Additionally, he talks about his experience working for Dell EMC and IBM and the concept of convergence infrastructure, where storage, compute, and networking are all together in one unit. Finally, he shares valuable insights for young professionals interested in the tech industry, highlighting the importance of constantly learning and asking questions.
In this section, Dennis Riddick speaks about his experience navigating through the tech industry and how he got his foot in the door at just 18 years old. He credits his early interest in video games and computing for shaping his career path. He also discusses how his career drastically changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which shifted his focus towards disaster recovery. Riddick has worked for major companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Dell Technologies, NetApp, and more, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the tech industry.
In this section, the speaker discusses how he got into the tech industry. It started with his fascination with computers that led him to work on scripting and automating with Linux. He then got a job at JP Morgan Chase on Wall Street where he was commuting from Pennsylvania to New York before 9/11 happened and he was three blocks away from where it happened. After 9/11, his office had to close, and they worked from home for a year. He also talks about the importance of going through the interview process, even if he didn't get the job, to gain knowledge about the market and companies' requirements.
In this section, the speaker discusses how the events of 9/11 affected his career, as disaster recovery became a major focus in the financial industry. His job eventually shifted to storage and backup storage as he worked on data storage for financial and internet applications such as Facebook. He explains that cloud storage is not much different than traditional storage, as both share the same basic process. However, there are different regulations, such as HIPAA for healthcare, that need to be followed when hosting servers in the cloud. He also mentions the launch of a new private Tech community.
In this section, the speaker discusses the community they launched for people interested in the tech industry. The community will have a Discord where updates on the software industry can be discussed, companies that are hiring can be talked about, and upcoming tech events can be shared. The community will also stream podcast interviews with live questions being taken. The speaker then discusses the impact of 9/11 on the tech industry, particularly how it increased regulations regarding compliance and security and led to the importance of data encryption and backup. Additionally, the speaker notes the value of data, highlighting how Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the biggest money-maker for Amazon and the importance of certifications in the tech industry.
In this section, the speaker discusses his experience working for Dell EMC and emphasizes the importance of pre-sales work especially in the financial and healthcare industries. He also explains why he prefers working for MSPs rather than specific tech companies since they offer a wider range of products to sell. The discussion then moves on to his time at IBM where he started as a contractor and worked on their storage products. He was eventually retired with a pension at the age of 28 due to the company restructuring and getting rid of some of their business. He also briefly mentions his venture into the bar business before switching back to the tech industry.
In this section, the interviewee discusses his retirement package and how he was able to purchase a bar while still working in the industry. He also talks about the concept of convergence infrastructure, where storage, compute, and networking are all together in one unit. This eliminates the need to make separate support calls for a single issue, and it saves a lot of time and money. The interviewee also discusses his experience as a job hopper, where he learns something new from each project and implements it in his next job. He recommends this approach to gain valuable experience in tech and networking.
In this section, Dennis talks about the importance of asking questions and seeking knowledge in the tech industry. He advises young professionals to ask the Network and server guys, even if they may not be willing to teach. Dennis shares his experience of going through support tickets to learn about the resolutions and then asking the ticket owners about it. He suggests getting involved with vendors and participating in their site visits. He highlights the value of operating with a student mentality and constantly learning, creating your own projects, and automating tasks to save yourself time in the constantly evolving tech industry.
In this section, the speaker discusses the current state of the technology industry and how it is a great time for people to get into tech due to the variety of resources available such as YouTube and boot camps. However, the speaker notes that there is a lack of collaboration despite the increasing reliance on virtual technology due to COVID-19. The speaker emphasizes the importance of meeting people and learning from them. Finally, the speaker notes that there are many opportunities in the industry and that there is a growing recognition that technical professionals can make good money.
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